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Summary
Dr. Shames has completed her training in Cardiology at McGill University, Montreal, Canada followed by a research fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Linda Gillam at CUMC. She is board certified in Adult Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography. Her main area of expertise and research interest is adult echocardiography including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography. She is actively engaged in teaching cardiology fellows rotating through the echo lab.
Office Location
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
622 West 168th StreetNew York, NY 10032Quick Facts
- 22 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, Russian
- Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sofia Shames
Medical Specialties
Dr. Sofia Shames has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Sofia Shames has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
22 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Mc Gill Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 2004
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Sofia Shames affiliated with?
- Dr. Sofia Shames is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Sofia Shames's office located?
- Dr. Sofia Shames's office is located at 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY, 10032.
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